Are you suggesting a stronger medication might help?
I took my first pill of alendronate a few minutes ago. So far, no bad reaction.
If I understand my situation correctly, I have a dilemma. If I discontinue steroids, I risk getting pneumonia again. I have had pneumonia about six times, so it is a real risk. But steroids cause bone loss which can cause a fracture which can substantially reduce the quality and length of my health span.
After a couple months of this treatment, I plan to meet with my doctor to discuss a plan to maximize. Reading the expected lifetimes for people with osteoporosis is sobering. It is way lower than my expectation.